Blog Archives - Welcome to Third Grade with Mrs. Lilleboe

Weekly Update #11: October 22 - October 26

10/26/2018

Announcements:

Third Grade T-Shirts: Our third grade t-shirt can be purchased here: England PTA Leopard Store Once on the site, scroll to the bottom of the screen to see the Youth Spirit Shirts. Shirts are only $10 and are available in gray or pink. Our field trip is very soon...November 13th, so please purchase your child's shirt as soon as possible. Thank you!
Field Trip Forms: The 2 yellow forms that were in your child's Thursday folder last week need to be completed and returned back to school by November 2nd. There will be no chaperones (parents) on this field trip due to limited space in the Performing Art Center. I am missing field trip forms from: Nikita, Brant, Kingston and Deekshita.
Report Cards: Please, sign and return one of your child's report cards in the envelope. The report card was in your child's Thursday folder. Thank you!
Reflections Contest: Is your child is talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
October 30 - Last day to turn in October Scholastic Book Orders online
November 1 - Math DCA Test - Multiplication
November 2 - 3rd grade field trip forms due (both yellow sheets turn into teacher)
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: We spent the week working our China Google Drawings with a partner. These look great! A few kids took this research to heart and also created a Google Presentation too (see below picture). Next, we'll begin our PBL project on Conservation and Expository Writing.
Reading: We started on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more!
Math: We learning how to solve multiplication problems using a variety of strategies: Equal Groups, Arrays, Number line, Repeated Addition, Strip Diagrams, Skip Counting, Doubling numbers, and the Multiplication Sentence (equation). Our unit test (DCA) will be on Thursday.
Science: We wrapped up the Energy Unit this week with our unit DCA test. We'll start our next unit: Forces, Gravity, Magnetism and Simple Machines. Much of this unit is doing various experiments.
Social Studies: What is a citizen? What does it mean to be a GOOD citizen?

Weekly Update #10: October 15 - October 19

10/18/2018

Announcements:

School Supplies Needed: We are dangerously low on glue sticks. If you are able to purchase some glue sticks for our classroom that would be wonderful. I have packs of glue on my Amazon Wishlist Click Here or purchase glue sticks at local stores (HEB, Walmart, Target).
Field Trip Forms: The 2 yellow forms that were in your child's Thursday folder yesterday need to be completed and returned back to school by November 2nd. There will be no chaperones (parents) on this field trip due to limited space in the Performing Art Center.
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 19 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 23 - Reading Unit 1 and Unit 2 DCA Test
October 24 - Science Unit 3 DCA Test
October 25 - Book Fair Night & International Children's Festival Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
October 30 - Last day to turn in October Scholastic Book Orders online
November 2 - 3rd grade field trip forms due (both yellow sheets turn into teacher)
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
November 8 - TAG Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria
November 13 - 3rd Field Trip to RRISD Raymond Hartfield Performing Arts Center (no chaperones)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! We are wrapping up our poetry unit this week. We wrote a couple more poems this week: Five Senses Poem and a Fall or Halloween Poem. The kids chose their favorite poem and typed it on the chrome books. I'll have these posted in my classroom or outside in the common area. Our next unit is Nonfiction/Expository writing. We'll be researching our assigned country (China) and creating a Google Drawing with a partner. Then, we'll start writing our expository essay.
Reading: We are wrapping up Poetry. We will have our Fiction/Poetry DCA Test next week. Then, we will start on our next unit of Nonfiction. We'll learn the various nonfiction text features, how to find the main idea, write a summary, use context clues to understand new vocabulary and so much more!
Math: We learning how to solve multiplication problems using a variety of strategies: Equal Groups, Arrays, Number line, Repeated Addition, Strip Diagrams, Skip Counting, Doubling numbers, and the Multiplication Sentence (equation).
Science: We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical). Our test is next week!
Social Studies: Research our country for International Children's Week - China.

Weekly Update #9: October 8 - October 12

10/12/2018

Announcements:

Hour of Code: During our enrichment time today, the kids got a chance to test out their coding stills with lessons from Hour of Code. Each student received their own log in picture to access their account. They are more than welcome to continue practicing at home. The link is Mrs. Lilleboe's Hour of Code 2018 - 2019. This link is also on my "Just For Fun" links too.
Coins for Coats is this week! If you and your child would like to participate, please place coins in a ziplock bag (see below) and write in pen: the amount of money (total) and Mrs. Lilleboe's class on the bag.
MONDAY = bring pennies
TUESDAY = bring nickels
WEDNESDAY = bring dimes
THURSDAY = bring quarters
FRIDAY = bring $1 bills (or $5, $10, checks made to "RRASC: Keep Round Rock Warm").
Scholastic Books From September: I've tracked these books down and they were delivered to the school district on Thursday. Sorry for the delay. They should be here by Monday.
Math Superstars: Math Superstars has begun!! This is our 3rd grade's math weekly homework this year. It's also an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. At least one parent must be a PTA member for your child to participate. Please, go to the PTA Website to become a member and to find the Math Superstars worksheets (parents print the sheets at home and students turn them in each week).
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 15 - 19th Coins for Coats!
October 16 - Chipotle Spirit Night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
October 17 - Picture Day @ 10:40am
October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 21 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 23 - Reading Unit 1 and Unit 2 DCA Test
October 24 - Science Unit 3 DCA Test
October 25 - Book Fair Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm
November 2 - Reflection Contest Ends (see PTA website for details)

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! Our next unit is POETRY. The kids are thrilled. We have been learning about the different types of poetry - narrative, lyrical, humorous, free verse, and personification. We even tried our own free verse poem this week too!
Reading: We started reading and learning about POETRY. We are reading, analyzing and inferring about poetry. Looking for story elements in narrative poetry. Rhyming patterns, number of stanzas and lines, tone, speaker (or poet), and the meaning behind the poem too.
Math: We have started our next unit on Multiplication. We learned how to solve multiplication problems using Equal Groups and Arrays this week. Some vocabulary words are: Number of Groups, Number in Each Group, Row, Column, Skip Counting, Repeated Addition, Multiplication Sentence, Factor, Product.
Science: We started our next unit which is on Energy! We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical).
Social Studies: Who was Christopher Columbus? Mini Book and Quiz. Eslot (enrichment time) - Hour of Code

Weekly Update #8: October 1 - October 5

10/5/2018

WAnnouncements:

Fall Conferences: Our Parent/Teacher conference is this Monday, October 8th. To check your time please to to this link Fall Conferences I look forward to seeing you on Monday!!!
Math Superstars: Math Superstars has begun!! This is our 3rd grade's math weekly homework this year. It's also an excellent source for keeping up with those math skills. Awards and prizes are given out to those students that complete the worksheet each week and turn it in. At least one parent must be a PTA member for your child to participate. Please, go to the PTA Website to become a member and to find the Math Superstars worksheets (parents print the sheets at home and students turn them in each week).
Reflections Contest: Is your child talented in drawing, dance, photography, literature, film or music?? Then, encourage your child to participate this year in the RRISD Reflections Contest. Starts September 19th and the deadline is November 2nd. For more information Click Here.
Bluebonnet Book Program: Our class's goal for each student to read 5 books! The Bluebonnet Program goes until mid-January so we have plenty of time to read, read, read. So, let's get to it
- Elsa England Bluebonnet Book Program Information englandlibrary.edublogs.org/bluebonnet-books/
- Bluebonnet Book List 2018 - 2019 texasbluebonnetaward2019.wordpress.com
- Mrs. Lilleboe's Bluebonnet Book Wish List http://a.co/j39aDD1
Home Access Center: Check your child's academic progress every week. Link to Home Access Center. If you still have trouble logging in please contact our school's front office.

Upcoming Events:.

October 16 - Chipotle Spirit Night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
October 17 - Picture Day @ 10:40am
October 19 - Yearbook Art Cover Contest Ends and Box Top Contest Ends
October 19 - Family Movie Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 21 - Soumith's Birthday
October 22- 26th International Children’s Festival Week
October 25 - Book Fair Night
October 30 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 6:30pm

What's Been Happening In Class?

Writing: Poetry! Our next unit is POETRY. The kids are thrilled. We have been learning about the different types of poetry - narrative, lyrical, humorous, free verse, and personification. We even tried our own free verse poem this week too!
Reading: We started reading and learning about POETRY. We are reading, analyzing and inferring about poetry. Looking for story elements in narrative poetry. Rhyming patterns, number of stanzas and lines, and the meaning behind the poem too.
Math: We wrapped up Unit 1 and Unit 2 with a test yesterday. Our next unit will be Multiplication and Division.
Science: We started our next unit which is on Energy! We will be learning all about various forms of energy (sound, heat/thermal, light and mechanical).
Social Studies: Growth Mindset math problem - Piggy Bank 3 Act Task. This was challenging!!
Eslot: Kinder buddies - creating a beautiful fall scene.